This is the best-selling spirit in Japan. And this is why!

Thank you to JFOODO for sponsoring today's video. Today we’re talking about one of Japan's most iconic and popular spirits Shochu. It’s kind of amazing that Shochu isn’t much more well known in the western world as it’s one of the world's most versatile and interesting spirits. Could 2023 be the year of Shochu? We certainly think so and our friends at Death & Co seem to agree! Recipe at the bottom. And for even more recipes and articles visit our website http://www.theeducatedbarfly.com 🍸 Top tools we recommend 🥄 Antique Style Weighted Tin Set: https://amzn.to/2YnjvHH Barfly Measuring Cup Jigger: https://amzn.to/3j4jFfe Barfly Mixing Glass (17oz): https://amzn.to/3iP1DNv GE Pebble Ice Machine: https://amzn.to/3oRw2yl Large Hand Juicer: https://amzn.to/3CLC50J Y Peelers: https://amzn.to/3jDOASh Our Glassware in Collaboration Amehla 🍸 Nick and Nora Cocktail Coupes https://amzn.to/3oJKtHw 🥃 Old Fashioned Glass Heavy Base https://amzn.to/2Yuv42Q Full Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/theeducat... 00:00 What's on today's menu? 00:33 What is Shochu? 03:00 Tasting Shochu 06:02 City Of Angels Shochu Highball 08:41 Tasting Notes 09:59 Recipe 10:08 Death & Co Visit 14:12 Pro Tip Support 🙏 Virtual Bottle with your name on it: https://tinyurl.com/barflybottle Support on Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/barflypatreon Support us on YouTube Memberships: https://tinyurl.com/barflymember 🍸 The Awesome and professional Bar Ware is supplied by Barfly Mixology Gear https://www.barflybymercer.com 🍹📅 Do you like Cocktail Holidays? Check out or calendar and don't miss a day! https://tinyurl.com/cockailholidays 📷 Instagram:   / theeducatedbarfly   💬 Facebook:   / theeducatedbarfly   👕 T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/the-educ... 💬 Join us on our Discord:   / discord   🏆 Top Videos! 📺10 Easy Cocktails you can make at home    • 10 Easy Cocktails You Can Make At Home   📺 The 6 Most Famous Cocktails    • The 6 Most Famous Cocktails   📺 Top 5 Long Island Iced Teas    • Top 5 Long Island Iced Tea Cocktails - Eas...   #educatedbarfly #theeducatedbarfly #cocktail #cocktailrecipe #cocktails #howtomakecocktails Recipe The Angel City Shochu Highball 1 1/2oz (45ml) Shochu 1/2oz (15ml) Midori 3/4oz (22ml) Lime (or yuzu) .5oz (15ml) Honey Syrup Pinch salt Top Soda Water You can enjoy a signature Shochu Highball and craft cocktails during a pop-up Shochu campaign called “Spark Your Sense” in Los Angeles, from January 20th through February 19th, 2023. JFOODO are collaborating with 10 notable bars: Bar Bohémieon, Big Bar, Death & Co, Jonah's Kitchen + Bar, kodō, Redbird, The Normandie Club, Thunderbolt, Wolf & Crane, and 1212 Santa Monica. They’re also having a special event at Death & Co in Los Angeles, a “Shochu Night” 6:00 pm - 12:00 am on January 26th, 2023. To make a reservation, please visit: https://www.exploretock.com/deathcola The Shochu used in this videos are as follows: Hakutake Shiro, Rice Shochu iichiko Silhouette, Barley Shochu Kuro Kirishima, Sweet Potato Shochu